Visitor Information
To visit Equifest 2024 please follow the signs to the Public Car Park via Gate A. Day visitors do not require a car pass. Entry is free to spectators.
If you wish to enter the Showground and are accompanying a competitor who is staying on-site, then you will require a car pass which is £10. The car pass will allow the car and occupants to access the show for the duration and can be purchased from the Secretary’s Office on arrival.
Opening Hours
Thursday 1st – Sunday 4th August 2024
6am
Gates Open
8am
Trade Stands/Exhibitors open & Show Start.
10pm
Trade Stands/Exhibitors close & Show Close.
Horse and Country TV
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Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted in any of the stable areas, indoor arenas or public buildings including toilet and shower blocks.
Dogs
For reasons of safety and to prevent nuisance, dogs can only be permitted on the Showground whilst on a lead. Exhibitors MUST clean up after their dogs. Any person found to disregard this rule will be fined. Lost dogs will be compounded and will not be released until a payment of £20 is made. All payments will be donated to an animal charity of our choice. Dogs must be kept under control at all times whilst on the showground.
Catering, Bars and Shop
Public catering will be provided by Arena UK’s restaurant and café together with a chocolate fountain and caterers selling doughnuts, ice cream, pizzas, noodles, fish & chips, vegan food, hamburgers etc.
On site licensed public bars will be open. Please note that it is an offence for individuals under the age of 18 to knowingly consume alcohol on licensed premises. No alcohol may be purchased by or for under-aged individuals from any of the licensed bars on site.
An on site shop selling daily consumables is located near the food court.
Shopping at Equifest
Let your senses run wild at Equifest with glorious products for both you and your horse. We have all the equine essentials you will ever need. We can also help you search for that special gift for a horse-loving friend, relative or if you simply just want to treat yourself.
By visiting our shopping village, you will be delighted with the vast range of products we have on offer.
- Extensive range of stands – from rugs to raincoats, bridles to browbands, our extensive range of trade stands will leave you spoilt for choice.
- 12 hours of festival fun every day – no need to rush, take your time and enjoy.
- For you – Make sure you have the perfect fit and style – we have the latest fashions and products to touch, feel and try.
- For your horse – the selection is endless with yard essentials, feeding solutions or just a treat for your best four legged friend – we have it all.
- Expert Advice – unsure what to feed? Our quality trade stands are here to help and deliver premium choices and products.
- In all Weathers – shop at your leisure.
Trade Stands At Equifest 2024
We are delighted to welcome the following traders to Equifest:
Clothing
Avalanche Equestrian
Shopping Village
stylish and practical clothing for women and children who love horses.
Blair Equestrian
Trade Stand Area C
Cross country sets, equestrian and country clothing, gifts and accessories.
Bloomfields
Shopping Village
Premium equestrian clothing
Funky Fit
Outdoor
Clothing to fit you, not the other way around! Designed by women for women up to a UK size 30.
Halt Equestrian
Trade Stand Area C
Equestrian clothing and horse wear.
JS Teamwear
Shopping Village
Official Equifest merchandise.
Le Beau Cheval
Trade Stand Area C
Specialist equestrian tailor and outfitter.
Rokhorse Equestrian
Shopping Village
Riding wear and saddle pads.
The Elms at Girton
Trade Stand Area C
Quality new and second hand riding wear, boots, bits rugs, tack and equipment.
Equestrian Competitions
Elevate Equestrian Giveaways
Outdoor
Equestrian Prize Competitions.
Equestrian Feed
Baillie Haylage
Shopping Village
The largest producer of haylage in the UK.
Bowd Farming Co Limited
Indoor Arena
Cereal growers.
Dodson & Horrell
Shopping Village
Feed Merchants
Equine Treatments
DB Equine
Shopping Village
Equine Sports & Rehabilitation Massage Therapy.
Drimee Limited
Indoor Arena
Europe’s number one horse solarium.
EcoGreen Equestrian Ltd
Shopping Village
Natural products for horses, dogs and humans.
Equine America
Outside Indoor Arena 2
Equines, pet and human health supplements.
Equissage
Shopping Village
Niagara Equissage Pulse® Digital, the latest in equine therapy.
Freestep Equestrian
Trade Stand Area B
Equine supplements.
Equine Facilities
ArenaMate
Shopping Village
Manufacturers of equestrian equipment, specialising in the manufacture of arena levellers and graders.
Jelka Limited
Shopping Village
The partner of choice for horse owners looking to develop equine facilities.
Equine Portrait Paintings
Digital Painting
Indoor Arena
Tel: 07792 922862
Digital portrait painting and commissions.
Face Painting
Fantastic Faces
Trade Stand Area C
Face Painting.
Food Stalls
British Farm Foods
Food Court
Hamburgers etc
Burger Shack
Trade Stand Area D
Hamburgers and Lincolnshire Sausages
Francos Ices
Food Court
Ice cream
Freshly Ground Coffee
Food Court & Grass Fields
G Bamford
Food Court
Fish and fries
Loaded Fries
Food Court
Chips with various toppings
Riva Pizza
Food Court
Pizza/Noodles
Secret Olives
Food Court
Mediterranean Food
Waltons Cafe Express
Food Court
Tea/Coffee etc
Giftware
The March Hare
Trade Stand Area B
Bronze and hand crafted gifts.
Horseboxes and Trailers
Bloomfields Horseboxes
Trade Stand Area D
3.5 to 5t horseboxes.
Saddlery
Black Country Saddles
Trade Stand Area A
Saddles and Saddlery.
Carousel Equestrian
Trade Stand Area C
Equestrian products.
Cottage Equestrian
Trade Stand Area C
Fleece equestrian products.
Courtlea Numnahs
Trade Stand Area B
Numnahs, exercsie and saddle pads.
Fylde Saddlery
Trade Stand Area A
Saddles and saddlery.
JR Webster
Trade Stand Area B
Saddlery and equestrian products.
LaFond Browbands
Shopping Village
Bespoke browbands, hats and gifts.
Midland Equestrian Supplies
Trade Stand Area C
Affordable equestrian products.
Nags Essentials Limited
Indoor Arena
Horse & Equestrian Equipment, Riding Wear and Horse Rugs.
Show Pony Prep
Trade Stand Area B
Products to give your horse/pony that ‘LOOK AT ME’ presence in the Show Ring.
Supreme Products
Trade Stand Area C
Grooming products.
Welsh Pony Plaques
Shopping Village
Stable plaques and rosette holders.
Show Photographers
Jordan Brooking Photography
Indoor Arenas, Outdoor Surfaces and Grass Rings.
Solar Power
Remote Solar Power Systems
Outdoor
Solar power suppliers.
Showground Address
Arena UK
Allington
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG32 2EF
